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Add flair to landscape with these unusual plants

Looking for something a bit out of the ordinary to plant this fall? I have a few suggestions you might want to check out. Weigela Ghost We saw this variety in a grower’s greenhouse and had to get some for ourselves because it has the most unusual foliage we had ever seen in a Weigela. In spring the foliage starts out green then gradually changes to a ghostly iridescent buttery yellow as summer progresses. In the spring it produces deep ruby-red flowers that can last for quite a while. We found that it is best to shear it after the initial spring...

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Make An Autumn Bouquet With These 8 Perennials

Cut flower gardens aren't just for spring and summer – there are plants with great fall color that can be added to seasonal bouquets until (and sometimes beyond) the first frost. These eight perennials will help you create stunning fall flower arrangements all season long. 1. Goldenrod Goldenrod is a U.S. native wildflower that blooms in late summer and fall . The yellow flowers sit on long spikes that provide interest in an arrangement even before they've fully bloomed. Cut back stems left on the plant as flowers fade to encourage reblooming. (Note that despite what is often believed,...

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Growing Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas grow and bloom the best in morning sun with afternoon shade. Don't expect them to do well in heavy shade. The Pee Gee variety is hardy enough to grow in full sun. They prefer plenty of moisture and should be monitored for additional watering over the first and second year after planting and especially during droughts. Hydrangeas enjoy a regular fertilizing schedule. A good slow (timed) release applied 1-2 times a year will keep them happy. In zones 6-8, fertilize in May and July. For zones 5 and further north, one good fertilizing in June will work due to the shorter growing season...

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Bloomers That Aren’t Mistakes: Flowering Plants Everybody Should Have

Although “ bloomers ” can mean “mistakes,” reliable flowering plants are considered anything but bloopers and shortly become so popular that everybody and their grandparents grow them. Before you disparage such conformity, keep in mind that it generally means those classics are easy to raise and will produce more bloom for your buck. In other words, they are the flowering plants that everybody should grow . But you often can do your grandparents one better by purchasing modern versions that offer an even longer flowering season and more profuse profusion than the originals. ‘ Jackmanii ,’ for...

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Newsletter Archives

We have been emailing our newsletter since 2001. Here is a sampling of some of our more recent newsletters. Why not join the Greenwood Gardener's Club so you don't miss the next issue!

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Growing Oakleaf Hydrangeas

Native to shady woodland habitats across the Southeastern United States, oakleaf hydrangeas are now a staple ornamental plant across USDA zones 5-9 in the temperate zone. Boasting large panicles bearing cone-shaped clusters of off-white blossoms, these hydrangeas are unlike most of their relatives, which typically flower in a dome-like shape. Numerous cultivars are available, so beyond shopping for the the distinctive leaf shape among the hydrangeas, look for the binomial name for the shrub: Hydrangea quercifolia . Both parts of this name say quite a lot about the plant. Hydrangea comes from...

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Seven Easy-To-Grow Native Plants For Every Garden

Do you want to try your hand at gardening or landscaping but are afraid your thumb just isn’t green enough? There are seven native plants that will thrive with a touch of TLC and will inspire confidence in your abilities. Whether perennial flowers or trees, a little preparation and effort when planting can go a long way towards a beautiful landscape. Creating colorful, visually interesting spaces can be effortless, especially when using native plants . By nature, native plants are accustomed to their region’s climate and soil, and because of this will require little human intervention...

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Wholesale Branches for Forcing

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Branches for Forcing Wholesale

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Greenwood Nursery is now offering branches for forcing indoor blooms. Call (1-800-426-0958 or 931-668-3041 from your cell) or email the Greenwood Team to hear which branch varieties are available.

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9 Ways to Brighten Your Front Entrance

1) A fresh coat of paint on the front door in a lively color such as red, yellow or turquoise 2) Add a potted plant with all season color or leaf variegation such as Yucca Color Guard 3) Plant a summer bloomer near the door such as the Blue Jangles Hydrangea or Lil Kim Violet Hibiscus 4) Add solar spotlights or path lights 5) Plant lavender or rosemary plants for a scented entrance 6) Add a window box filled with perennials, ornamental grasses and vines 7) A friendly “Welcome” mat or sign (mine says, "I hope you brought Wine!") 8) Adding a Natural looking wreath such as forsythia, magnolia or...

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11 Plants to Add Popping Colors to Your Yard This Summer!

As summer settles in, the heat and, often, humidity stresses plants so they don't look as bright as we'd like. Here are 11 plants that flourish during the heat of summer looking strong and bright in the yard. Pow Wow Wild Berry Coneflower - Rich pinks keep color summer to frost Lemon Ball Sedum - Neon yellow foliage holds color not only summer...but year round Little Lace Russian Sage - Fluffy purple blooms are gorgeous summer to frost Little Honey Hydrangea - Brilliant yellow to green foliage is showy all summer Winecraft Black Smoketree - Striking deep wine to black foliage with flower...

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